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How to Make Removable Wall Paper

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My friend Allyson from Day to Day Wonderments recently completed a project that was just too good not to share!  She, like many of us, is a renter and not allowed to change the paint color or wallpaper her home.  But she LOVES the look of wallpaper, don't we all? Enter a creative solution to an annoying problem.  Allyson created fabric to look like wallpaper and starched it to her wall.  Once they move, all they have to do is wet the walls and peel it off without doing any damage to the wall or … [Read more...]

Announcing the Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life eBook!

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I'm overjoyed to announce today what I've been dying to share with you guys for quite a while now - POYEL has an eBook in the works! The Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life series has grown more than I could have ever anticipated over the last 8 months.  As amazing as it's been, I've started to feel like there's an essential piece missing. Now that POYEL has amassed a significant number of posts, I get the same question again and again from new members, "Where do I Start?".  So I decided to … [Read more...]

12 Fail-Proof Steps to Playroom Perfection

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Remember when I teamed up with Jen of the infamous I Heart Organizing for that fabulous FLOR giveaway? And how she used her rug to complete her equally fabulous playroom?  Well... I begged, pleaded and cajoled until finally she agreed to come back and spill all her organizational secrets with us today as part of Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life.  Enjoy! Our playroom is one of our favorite rooms in the house, because it is by far the most used and loved room. It has been set up and designed … [Read more...]

Two Dinners from One Tasty Crockpot

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Any recipe that starts with the words “double duty” has to be good, right? We are all looking for a few recipes that cut down on our time in the kitchen. I’m excited to say I’ve developed a slow cooker recipe that provides you with not one, but two flavorful meals. Jackpot! If you are already a fan of Thai food, you’re going to love this double duty dinner. If you’re a little timid when it comes to trying new things, I encourage you to give Thai food a try. These meals are flavorful, but not … [Read more...]

Finding My Style on Pinterest

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I'm debuting a big idea soon (very soon) and am currently hard at work on it. Also, we're currently tinkering with the feed a bit, mainly trying to get the top feature image here to show up there. While I work on all that, I wanted to share with you something else I've been working on - finding my style on Pinterest. Inspired by all the great remixable wardrobe info. Audrey shared here and here, I'm finally starting to pull myself together.  So far I've accumulated some colored pants, a few … [Read more...]

DIY Autumn Arrangements

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Is it cooling down where you live yet?  Fall is definitely in the air here and with the crisp weather, comes a desire to fully immerse myself in Autumn.  Despite my penchant for DIY projects, I've never been much of a floral arrangement kind of girl (I actually just got my first wreath last Christmas). However, the web has been teeming with bold and beautiful autumn foliage lately.  So much so that I'm inspired to try out a DIY arrangement at home.  In no particluar order, here are my top six … [Read more...]

How to Style a White Tee

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Have you guys ever seen those "Closet Must Haves" or "10 Pieces Every Woman Must Own" lists in style magazines?  Usually, a white tee would make it onto those lists, but I never understood why.  I bought a white tee, only to have it sit in my closet because I never knew how to wear it.  It was always just a plain white tee to me, which then translated to me as a plain outfit. … [Read more...]

Easy Entertaining Idea: Pretty Fridge Storage

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Summer is coming to a close but, for many, entertaining season lasts far beyond backyard barbecues and patio margaritas. While we don't host dinner parties regularly, my husband and I do like to invite friends and coworkers over for a casual drink and some snacks on a whim. When we host an impromptu get together, I find myself buzzing around the kitchen trying to make the hodgepodge of items in our fridge into something presentable. This usually means taking out my dips du jour from the fridge … [Read more...]

No More Nagging for Something to Drink

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Being a parent is a test of efficiency.  It reminds of waiting tables many years ago.  You have a million things to accomplish in about 10 minutes and impatient customers will let you know how you're measuring up on the job.  Except now days you're serving kids, and sometimes they can be a teeny bit impatient and you may hear a lot of, "Mom, I'm thirsty", "Mom, can I have a drink of water?", "Mooooom!".   This summer, I tried putting a water jug outside with cups for the kids to … [Read more...]